17.6.1.1 - Linear and Non-linear Characteristics
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What does NMOS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the charge carriers.
What is the saturation region in MOSFET?
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior when the MOSFET is fully 'on'.
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Which operating region allows the MOSFET to act as a constant current source?
💡 Hint: Think about current stability in the circuit.
True or False: The load line intersects the I-V characteristics to give the operating point.
💡 Hint: Consider graphical analysis.
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Design a circuit using NMOS that ensures operation in the saturation region when given V_dd = 10V, R_D = 2kΩ and V_th = 2V. Provide analysis of your computations.
💡 Hint: Use the saturation condition to find the required input voltage.
Given a PMOS with Vth of 1.5V, calculate its operating point if V_G is set to 5V. Determine if it lies in the triode or saturation region with R_D = 1kΩ.
💡 Hint: Use inequalities to verify the operation region for PMOS.
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